Indian-American Pranav Kumar Clinches Maiden ATP Challenger Doubles Title in Metepec
The unseeded duo of Pranav Kumar and Karl Poling completed a stunning “Cinderella run” this week, capturing the doubles title at the ATP 75 Metepec Challenger in Mexico. This victory marks a career-defining moment for the 26-year-old Kumar, as he secures his first-ever title at the Challenger level.
A Rapid Rise in the ATP Rankings
This championship win is more than just silverware; it’s a massive analytical boost for Pranav Kumar’s professional standing. With the points earned in Metepec, Kumar is set to leapfrog 69 spots, landing at a career-high of world No. 242 in the ATP Doubles Rankings.
Path to the Title: Results This Week
Kumar and Poling showed incredible resilience, winning three out of their four matches in a deciding match tie-break. Notably, they took down the #2 and #3 seeds back-to-back to reach the final.
| Round | Opponents | Score |
| R16 | d. N. Schachter / J. Aguilar | 6-7(2), 6-3, [10-5] |
| QF | d. (2) A. Kadhe / T. Yuzuki | 3-6, 7-6(2), [10-7] |
| SF | d. (3) G. Goldhoff / C. Puttergill | 7-6(5), 1-6, [10-5] |
| Final | d. B. Jones / S. Duncan | 6-2, 6-3 |
The Bengaluru Connection
While Pranav was born in Boston, USA, he maintains a deep connection to India. His parents hail from Madurai, and Pranav spent several of his formative years in Bengaluru, where he attended the Gopalan School in Whitefield.
Beyond the tennis court, Kumar is a self-proclaimed regular follower of Indian Cricket, keeping his ties to his heritage strong while competing on the global tour. Read more about him here – Pranav Kumar Interview
This breakthrough in Mexico signals a new chapter for the American-Indian pro as he climbs the ranks of the ATP circuit.
